Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Defoe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe lands with a cross.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#T1#
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes slips a straight right by Defoe.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Defoe lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is aggressively charging in as Defoe backs up avoiding any damage. Defoe tosses out a jab and Barnes runs right into it face first! Barnes is out cold! Defoe dropped down on all fours and is barking in Barnes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Williams.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams checks a low kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Defoe throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range. #T3#
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Defoe. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Defoe slips under a jab from Williams.
A nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Defoe. #T1#
Defoe takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams staying out of range there.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe thumps Williams with a low kick.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Defoe scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe is looking for the big counter here.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Defoe digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams with a nice cross.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Defoe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams with a nice calf kick.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
A jab lands there for Defoe.#T1#
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Defoe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Williams throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larry Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Defoe! Williams lets Defoe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Defoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams motions for Defoe to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Williams knocks out Defoe with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Williams before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Williams picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Williams!
Larry Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Wasselach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe lands with a hook. Wasselach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Wasselach throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Wasselach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wasselach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wasselach feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Wasselach moved out of range.
Wasselach misses with a low kick.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wasselach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wasselach works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Defoe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Defoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Wasselach ducks down to avoid it.
Wasselach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasselach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Wasselach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wasselach throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wasselach avoids it.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
Wasselach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wasselach blocks the body kick.
Wasselach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Wasselach.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Wasselach moves away and avoids it.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasselach clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach. #T2#
Wasselach throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe looks to throw a body kick
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasselach swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Wasselach lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Wasselach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wasselach thuds his shin into the meat of Defoe's side.
Wasselach misses with a straight left.
Wasselach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach.
Defoe tests Wasselach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Wasselach misses with a kick to the body
and Wasselach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wasselach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Wasselach misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Wasselach misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe slips under a jab from Wasselach.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Wasselach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Defoe cracks Wasselach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wasselach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wasselach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Wasselach should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Wasselach had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
Wasselach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him. #T4#
Wasselach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wasselach moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Wasselach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wasselach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Defoe is rocked!
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Wasselach lands an overhand right.
Defoe walks straight into a right hand from Wasselach - that's dropped him! Wasselach jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Defoe from any more punishment! Defoe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gotan Wasselach!
Gotan Wasselach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#959 Song v Sonny
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff motions for Defoe to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Magomaevaboff.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomaevaboff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Magomaevaboff's knee but Magomaevaboff avoids it well.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Nice jab there from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Magomaevaboff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Defoe
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.#KD2#
Magomaevaboff cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Defoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Magomaevaboff finish him? #ROC2#Defoe is rocked!
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Magomaevaboff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomaevaboff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Defoe with a hook.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magomaevaboff. That one must have hurt.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe moves forwards but Magomaevaboff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Magomaevaboff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Defoe stuns Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomaevaboff if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Defoe finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Magomaevaboff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter with a clinch but Defoe shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff maintains the clinch.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe avoiding damage as Magomaevaboff throws knees to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomaevaboff. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Defoe throws a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Magomaevaboff takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Magomaevaboff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe lands with a light punch inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomaevaboff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards. #T3#
Magomaevaboff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a knee strike.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Magomaevaboff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.#BC#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe sets himself, and Magomaevaboff steps forward looking for the clinch! Defoe avoids it this time.
Defoe lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice kick to the body.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff lands a lovely overhand right.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
letting Magomaevaboff counter with a right hand.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Magomaevaboff misses.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomaevaboff checks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe cracks Magomaevaboff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe connects with a right hand. Magomaevaboff shakes it off.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe lands a jab to Magomaevaboff's midsection.#T2#
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Magomaevaboff blocks the low kick.#T3#
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Magomaevaboff sees coming a mile off.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Magomaevaboff's torso.#KD2#
Magomaevaboff lands a big head kick that sends Defoe tumbling to the mat! Magomaevaboff takes a step backwards and waves Defoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomaevaboff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Magomaevaboff sends Defoe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magomaevaboff is motioning to the referee to let Defoe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomaevaboff is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice strike.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw a body kick
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Defoe swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe catches Magomaevaboff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomaevaboff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe tries to bum rush Magomaevaboff with a series of wild strikes but Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomaevaboff throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Magomaevaboff down.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomaevaboff circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hurricane Defoe.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
Our winner, Husein Magomaevaboff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#956 Sitsongrit v Dick
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Krampus throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Krampus tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Krampus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krampus throws a right hand that misses
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krampus dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Krampus moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Krampus to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Defoe feints a counter leg kick.
Krampus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackout Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Krampus throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krampus.#T1#
Krampus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Krampus counters with a stiff right hand.
Krampus moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krampus.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krampus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Krampus moves out of range easily.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krampus misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Krampus backing up. Krampus nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Krampus.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Krampus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Krampus.
Krampus cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krampus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Krampus digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Krampus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krampus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krampus throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krampus swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Krampus in the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krampus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krampus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Krampus missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Krampus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Krampus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Krampus.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Krampus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krampus tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hurricane Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Defoe does it's job there.
Krampus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe lands a head kick. Krampus smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#Dexter Krampus's cut is getting worse.
Krampus misses with a body kick.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Defoe is looking to slow Krampus down with leg kicks. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Krampus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krampus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krampus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krampus.
Krampus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a nice body kick.
Krampus misses with a wild body shot.
Krampus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krampus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krampus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krampus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Krampus fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krampus throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Krampus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a two punch combo.
Krampus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krampus tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Defoe slips under a jab.
As Krampus backs off Defoe throws a huge counter combo but Krampus manages to avoid it all.
Krampus throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krampus throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krampus doesn't manage to clinch there - Defoe circles away.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Krampus looks to land a combination but Defoe avoids it well.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krampus thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Dexter Krampus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krampus.
Krampus tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Krampus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krampus.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krampus.
Defoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Krampus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Defoe tries to avoid it but Krampus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Defoe to the ground. Defoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Defoe slips a straight right by Krampus.#T2#
Krampus moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krampus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick lands for Krampus.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krampus throws a leg kick
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jeez, Dexter Krampus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krampus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Defoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defoe pushes Krampus away with a front kick.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Krampus moved away.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krampus's sensitive parts.
Krampus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dexter Krampus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hurricane Defoe!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Chlen tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chlen defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Chlen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Chlen checks the leg kick.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Chlen's shoulder, as Chlen tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Chlen scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Chlen steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Chlen.
Good shot there by Chlen.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Defoe swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
Chlen moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chlen throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Chlen sees coming a mile off.
Chlen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Chlen 's knee.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Defoe throws the left hand but Chlen avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Chlen as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well. #T2#
A shot to the body from Chlen misses
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlen throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Chlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chlen lands with an overhand left.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlen to score with a decent uppercut.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Defoe just manages to avoid it.
Chlen lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Chlen does it's job there.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Defoe takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Chlen misses.
Chlen lands a jab.
Chlen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlen checks it well.
Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chlen.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe counters with a body kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Chlen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe moves forwards but Chlen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Defoe feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe scores with a hook.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Chlen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chlen checks a leg kick nicely.
Chlen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chlen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Chlen ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Chlen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Chlen.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Chlen's body.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Chlen is wise to it.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chlen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Donk. Chlen catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Chlen misses the jab.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Defoe throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Chlen is out of range.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chlen throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Chlen there.
Chlen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a head kick. That will keep Chlen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
A jab from Defoe finds it's way through Chlen's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen scores with a jab.
Defoe tries to land a body kick
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Chlen misses with a hook.
Chlen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Chlen throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chlen checks a leg kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Chlen's legs.
Chlen moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Chlen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Chlen.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
Defoe misses with a double jab
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Chlen's ribs.
Chlen scores with a nice strike.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Chlen counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a head kick but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Chlen works the jab nicely.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Chlen staying out of range there.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
Chlen lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chlen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Chlen avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chlen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a two punch combo.
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chlen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe catches Chlen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlen throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Chlen moved out of range.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Chlen throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chlen misses with a hook to the body
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Chlen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Chlen throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Chlen.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Chlen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chlen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chlen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chlen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Chlen throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Chlen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Chlen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlen slips a jab from Defoe.
Chlen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Chlen throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Chlen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chlen slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chlen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chlen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen cracks Defoe with a good jab.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Chlen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Chlen avoids a kick to the body.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Chlen throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chlen scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe defending well as Chlen loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Chlen throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chlen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Chlen.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Chlen sees coming a mile off.
Chlen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Chlen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chlen tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Chlen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chlen staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Chlen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Chlen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chlen momentarily.
Chlen lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igla Chlen.
Well Chlen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!
A victorious Igla Chlen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Jospin misses with a hook
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jospin doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Jospin throws a combination that misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Jospin. #T1#
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Jospin cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin lands with a right hand. #T2#
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe checks a low kick from Jospin.
Jospin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Defoe takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Jospin steps away.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.#T3#
Defoe thumps Jospin with a low kick.
Jospin lands a head kick. Defoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jospin on the side of the head.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Jospin moved away.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jospin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jospin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Defoe lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Defoe lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Defoe catches Jospin right on the button with a cross.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a solid body kick.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
Defoe throws a low kick but Jospin moves out of range easily.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Jospin closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe presses Jospin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Jospin slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jospin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Jospin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoiding damage as Jospin throws knees to the body.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Defoe as Jospin tries to tie him up. #T1##BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin slips under a jab from Defoe.
Jospin throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Jospin drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Jospin prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Defoe is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Jospin wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe is looking for the big counter here.
Defoe cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin moves to clinch but Defoe breaks away
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Jospin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jospin throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.#CUT2#Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Defoe misses with a head kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDefoe.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Defoe misses.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Defoe looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Defoe is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe throws a counter high kick but McGuire was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Defoe circles away.
McGuire takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire clinches.
Defoe tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it. #T4#
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire lands a jab.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Defoe pushes him off.#T1#
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
McGuire is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Defoe moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Defoe.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Defoe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Defoe.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Defoe and move into the clinch position.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges. #T3#
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. #T4#
Defoe looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Defoe in the body.
Defoe moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire throws a head kick that Defoe semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire misses with a looping left.#T1#
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Defoe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Defoe was not able to check.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from McGuire. #CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Defoe and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow. #T3#
McGuire gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe working aggressively here.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Defoe breaks the clinch.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomaevaboff.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
It looked like Magomaevaboff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomaevaboff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Defoe throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe jabs Magomaevaboff right on the nose. Magomaevaboff blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Magomaevaboff gets a clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Magomaevaboff blocking some punches.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range. #T2#
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe throws a head kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Defoe motions for Magomaevaboff to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomaevaboff is wise to it.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there #CL#
and Magomaevaboff counters by moving into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Defoe tries a body shot but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe can't break the clinch.
Defoe digs a right hand into Magomaevaboff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomaevaboff's gas tank.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe looks winded!
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomaevaboff. #T4#
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Defoe gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff stalling the fight.
Magomaevaboff has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomaevaboff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomaevaboff tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomaevaboff if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff moves forwards but Defoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Magomaevaboff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe tries a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Magomaevaboff blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe feints a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff connects with a jab.#KD#
Magomaevaboff cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Defoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Magomaevaboff finish him? #ROC#Defoe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Defoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomaevaboff finish him?
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Defoe seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Defoe throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomaevaboff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomaevaboff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Magomaevaboff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back to recover.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomaevaboff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Defoe. #T3#
Defoe stuns Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomaevaboff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Magomaevaboff sends Defoe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magomaevaboff is motioning to the referee to let Defoe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Defoe misses.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a counter combo.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Defoe responds with a good body kick, but Magomaevaboff manages to step out the way in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tried to counter with a leg kick but Defoe avoided it.#T4#
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff moved away.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomaevaboff checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses its target.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Magomaevaboff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a big right hand! Oh Defoe is in trouble here! Magomaevaboff follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Our winner, Husein Magomaevaboff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#941 Chamuaknoi v Marcelo
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Defoe avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Chlen connects with the punch.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
Chlen moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Chlen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe takes one on the button.
Chlen lands a lovely overhand right.
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chlen.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Chlen checks a leg kick.
Chlen throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Chlen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chlen.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Chlen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Chlen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
A clash of legs there as Chlen blocks the low kick.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Chlen checks a leg kick nicely.
Chlen connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Chlen misses.
A leg kick checked by Chlen.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Chlen misses.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Chlen misses with a left hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe slips under a jab from Chlen.
A jab from Chlen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Chlen scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chlen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Defoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Defoe.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Chlen moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chlen in his tracks.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chlen's sensitive parts.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Chlen lands a jab.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Chlen misses the target.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Chlen's side.
Defoe feints and then cracks Chlen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chlen down.
Defoe with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Chlen misses.
Defoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Chlen. #T4#
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Chlen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Chlen blocks a low kick nicely.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chlen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chlen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chlen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Chlen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe slips a straight right by Chlen.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chlen throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chlen is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Chlen slips under a jab.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
Chlen throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Defoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Chlen misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe jabs Chlen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe tries to move into range but Chlen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Chlen misses with a body shot.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Chlen's leg. Chlen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chlen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chlen throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Chlen misses with a leg kick
and Defoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chlen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chlen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chlen connects with a nice looking jab.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Chlen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlen drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Chlen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Chlen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlen dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Chlen drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe slips a straight right by Chlen.
Chlen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.#T3#
Chlen's corner calls for a 1-2. Chlen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chlen lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Chlen avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chlen is out of range.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chlen circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chlen misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Chlen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Chlen counters with a left to the body.
Chlen misses with a low kick.
Defoe takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Chlen.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chlen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Chlen blocks the low kick.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Chlen's legs.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Chlen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chlen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chlen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Chlen ducks down to avoid it.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chlen doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Defoe.
Chlen throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Chlen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlen checks it well.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Chlen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.#T1#
Chlen scores with a body shot.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Chlen coming out on top.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Chlen cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Chlen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chlen scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chlen with a hook.
Chlen slips a straight right by Defoe.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Chlen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chlen lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Chlen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chlen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chlen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Chlen.
Chlen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chlen misses with a straight right.
Defoe tries a low kick but Chlen avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target. #T3#
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chlen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chlen's head.
Chlen lands with a cross.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Chlen.
Defoe swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chlen misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Chlen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
Chlen throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Chlen misses with a straight right.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Chlen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Chlen moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Chlen scoring well with a low kick there.
Chlen avoids a kick to the body.
Chlen scores with a leg kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igla Chlen.
I think Chlen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igla Chlen!
An out of breath Igla Chlen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#938 Yago v Leonardo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Krampus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe. #CL#
Krampus clinches up against the cage.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Krampus clinches with his opponent.
Krampus lands a shot to the body.
Krampus digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krampus tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Krampus.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Krampus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Krampus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Krampus.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krampus.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Krampus blocking some punches.
Krampus lands a left hand.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe. #T2#
Krampus lands a right hand.
A short right from Krampus on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe tries to break the clinch but Krampus is controlling the position.
Krampus gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Krampus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Defoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krampus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Krampus blocking some punches.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Krampus tries to stall but Defoe uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3##BC2#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Krampus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Krampus throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Krampus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Krampus.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krampus slips a jab from Defoe.
Krampus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krampus misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Krampus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krampus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krampus.
Krampus looks to clinch
and Defoe counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Defoe.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Defoe with the inside leg kick.
Krampus misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus wants to clinch but Defoe slips to the side
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krampus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a head kick. That will keep Krampus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Krampus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krampus working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krampus.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Krampus is out of range. #TD#
Krampus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Defoe wants to get back to his feet but Krampus is dominant here and he's now got Defoe's back!
Krampus throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus misses with a punch to the head.
Defoe is really stuck here.
Defoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Defoe trying to control the hands but Krampus won't let him.
Krampus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T1#
Defoe wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Krampus unloading with bombs!
Krampus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Defoe tries to lock up and control but Krampus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Defoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krampus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Defoe wants to hold on but Krampus pushes him away.#T2#
Defoe taking shots to the head.
Krampus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krampus throws some wild stikes that Defoe manages to avoid easily.
Defoe holds on to Krampus around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Krampus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Krampus throws some wild stikes that Defoe manages to avoid easily.
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krampus thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus looking to ground and pound but Defoe is blocking nicely. #T3#
Krampus lands a nice shot to the head.
Krampus punching from mount but Defoe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Defoe taking shots to the head.
Defoe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Krampus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Defoe? #ROC#Defoe is rocked!
Defoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krampus.
Krampus looking to ground and pound but Defoe is blocking nicely.
Krampus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Defoe! More shots from Krampus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe is looking to slow Lõhmus down with leg kicks.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe is looking to slow Lõhmus down with leg kicks.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Lõhmus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe misses the jab.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Defoe.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.#T2#
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a thumping low kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
Lõhmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe thumps Lõhmus with a low kick.#T3#
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Defoe cracks Lõhmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Defoe cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.#T4#
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus motions for Defoe to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A nice side step and Defoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Lõhmus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe motions for Lõhmus to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Lõhmus scores with a hook.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lõhmus counters with a low kick, right behind Defoe 's knee.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lõhmus counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe misses with a body kick.#T2#
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lõhmus counters with an outside leg kick.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lõhmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Defoe momentarily.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus scores with a three punch combo!
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.#T4#
Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lõhmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Defoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
A left lands for Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
As Defoe backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus. #T1#
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Lõhmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Defoe is looking to slow Lõhmus down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Defoe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lõhmus is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Good standup being displayed there by Lõhmus as he connects with a hook.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Defoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Defoe misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Defoe digs a good body shot into Lõhmus's ribs.
Lõhmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lõhmus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Nice cross by Defoe.
Lõhmus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Lõhmus avoids nicely.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Defoe feints a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick and Defoe moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but Defoe moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Lõhmus blocks the body kick.
Defoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it. #T2#
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lõhmus, as that shot connected.
Lõhmus ducks right into an uppercut from Defoe.
Lõhmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range. #T3#
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lõhmus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe. #T4#
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lõhmus checks it well.
As Defoe looks to move away, Lõhmus throws a big counter combo but Defoe just gets out of the way.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick lands for Defoe.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Defoe tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Defoe.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lõhmus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Defoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Lõhmus defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus backing away here, and Defoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lõhmus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lõhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
A jab from Defoe finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
Defoe misses the jab.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Defoe just manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Defoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lõhmus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joosep Lõhmus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Enchãrya misses its intended target.
Enchãrya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Enchãrya lands with a nice combination. Defoe backs away looking to recover.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Enchãrya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Enchãrya steps away.
Enchãrya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Enchãrya misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Enchãrya misses the shot to the body.
Defoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchãrya with a body shot.
Enchãrya scores with a nice head shot.
Enchãrya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Enchãrya settles back down.
Enchãrya misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a hook. Enchãrya ducked under it nicely.
As Defoe backs away, Enchãrya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Enchãrya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enchãrya lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Enchãrya throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Enchãrya throws a poor cross that misses
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enchãrya doesn't seem bothered though.
Enchãrya moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchãrya manages to avoid it.
Enchãrya is looking for a counter combo.
Defoe checks a low kick from Enchãrya.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Enchãrya thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe checks a low kick from Enchãrya.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchãrya avoids a kick to the body.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Enchãrya cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.#T2#
Defoe stuns Enchãrya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Enchãrya slips the punch.
Enchãrya misses with a wild combination.
Enchãrya connects with a crisp jab.
Enchãrya looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchãrya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Enchãrya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Enchãrya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchãrya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe with a hook.
Enchãrya missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Enchãrya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Enchãrya saw that one coming.
Defoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enchãrya on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Enchãrya works the jab nicely.
Enchãrya moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchãrya. #CL#
Enchãrya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe tries a body shot but Enchãrya blocks it.
Enchãrya working aggressively here.
Enchãrya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Enchãrya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocking some punches. #T4#
Enchãrya lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe blocks a body shot from Enchãrya.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
Enchãrya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Enchãrya working aggressively here.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Enchãrya's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Enchãrya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enchãrya throws a head punch that misses.
Enchãrya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Defoe's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Enchãrya blocks a low kick nicely.
Enchãrya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
That kick from Enchãrya tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Enchãrya misses
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe throws a jab when Enchãrya was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Enchãrya throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe slips under a jab from Enchãrya.#T1#
Enchãrya misses with a straight left.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Enchãrya misses its target.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Enchãrya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Enchãrya's corner calls for a 1-2. Enchãrya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Enchãrya is looking to clinch.
Enchãrya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDefoe.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya blocks a jab.
Enchãrya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Enchãrya moved out of range nicely.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Enchãrya saw that one coming.#T2#
Enchãrya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Enchãrya.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Enchãrya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Enchãrya's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe. #CL#
Enchãrya rushes Defoe and presses him up against the cage.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe presses Enchãrya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Enchãrya throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Enchãrya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Enchãrya fails to land.
Enchãrya keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Enchãrya scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head. #T3#
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Enchãrya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Enchãrya moves away and avoids it.
Enchãrya misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchãrya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchãrya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
Defoe lands a head kick. Enchãrya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Defoe cracks Enchãrya with a good jab.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enchãrya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Enchãrya avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enchãrya swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Enchãrya dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Enchãrya tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Enchãrya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Enchãrya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchãrya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enchãrya moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Enchãrya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
A big left from Enchãrya misses.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Enchãrya throws a right hand that misses
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enchãrya to score with a decent uppercut.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Enchãrya lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enchãrya was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Enchãrya saw that one coming.
Enchãrya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enchãrya avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchãrya as he connects with a hook.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Enchãrya cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchãrya as he connects with a hook.
Enchãrya misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Enchãrya looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchãrya.
Defoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Enchãrya misses with a hook.
Defoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Enchãrya is wise to it.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
Enchãrya misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Enchãrya avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Enchãrya misses its intended target.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Enchãrya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enchãrya lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Enchãrya ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Enchãrya off the cage and back into range.
Enchãrya misses with a leg kick
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enchãrya lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Damagon Enchãrya is winning the standup battle so far.
Enchãrya tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe punishes Enchãrya's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Enchãrya does it's job there.
Enchãrya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Enchãrya wants to land a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot. #T3#
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchãrya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Enchãrya tried to counter with a leg kick but Defoe avoided it.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Defoe's knee momentarily.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Enchãrya throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Enchãrya lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enchãrya - that will leave a mark!
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enchãrya blocks the body kick.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Enchãrya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchãrya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enchãrya avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Enchãrya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Enchãrya counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Enchãrya slips under a jab from Defoe.
Enchãrya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enchãrya connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hurricane Defoe.
Well Defoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe digs a good hook to King's body. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Defoe tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Defoe on the inside.
King tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from King misses.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.#KD#
Defoe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Defoe finish him?!
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King looks winded!
Defoe moves away from the strike by King.
King misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a nice body kick.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe drops King with a naaaaasty hook - King is in real trouble here! Defoe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Ahai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahai works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Ahai instigates a clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahais head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahai.
Ahai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe works on Ahai's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe tries to circle away but Ahai has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Defoe. #BC2#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahai throws out the jab.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Ahai lands with an overhand left.
Ahai slips a straight right by Defoe.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahai scores with a shot to the body.
Ahai connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
Ahai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahai.
Ahai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Defoe lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Ahai throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Defoe throws a push kick but Ahai slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Ahai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD2#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Ahai tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Ahai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ahai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Azor Ahai has been cut.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Ahai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahai seems to have got his legs back now.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahai.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Ahai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Ahai avoids it.#T3#
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahai missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Ahai throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Ahai moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahai throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Ahai misses with the body kick
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ahai gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
Defoe is trying to push Ahai away but Ahai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ahai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Ahai throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Ahai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azor Ahai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe takes a swing at Ahai's ribcage but misses.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe defending well as Ahai loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe throws a front kick that sends Ahai stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe misses with a double jab
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahai.#CL#
Ahai clinches up with Defoe and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahai.
Ahai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Defoe up against the cage.
Ahai tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Ahai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ahai tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahai.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ahai.
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahai misses with the head strike.
Defoe tries to circle away but Ahai has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ahai swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahai working aggressively here.
Defoe wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahai won't allow it.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Ahai misses with the head strike.
Ahai swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Ahai has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ahai.
Azor Ahai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahai working aggressively here.
Defoe letting Ahai take a breather here.
Ahai taking a breather.
The referee calls for Ahai to work. #T3#
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ahai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe cracks Ahai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahai moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Defoe misses.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Defoe.
Some wild striking there from Defoe.
Defoe throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Defoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Defoe on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahai.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahai tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Ahai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defoes head.
Ahai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahai misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Azor Ahai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahai's head.
Ahai is looking to wear down Defoe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Ahai missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahai slips a jab from Defoe.
A jab lands there for Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Ahai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Defoe momentarily.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Ahai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Ahai knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai wants to clinch
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Ahai 's knee. #T1#
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Ahai with a nice cross.
Ahai feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Ahai lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
Azor Ahai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahai blocks the body kick.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Ahai moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Ahai.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahai. Ahai obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahai moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Ahai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahai scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Defoe tries to land a body kick
and Ahai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahai misses with a two punch combination.
Ahai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahai tries to clinch up.
Ahai lands with a nice body punch.
Ahai moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Ahai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahai. That's going to slow Defoe down.
A punch lands to the side of Ahai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurricane Defoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahai misses with a body shot.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Ahai avoids it.
Ahai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Our winner, Hurricane Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Defoe tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nig clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Nig checks it.
Nig lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Defoe moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig lands with a cross.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Nig. #T2#
Nig lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Nig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Nig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Nig tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Jab from Nig.#T4#
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Nig is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Nig 's knee.
Nig with a jab.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nig walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Defoe was not able to check.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nig's hands.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Nig counters with an outside leg kick.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Nig is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Nig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Defoe looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig checks a low kick from Defoe.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Nig tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Nig blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Nig thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
A jab from Defoe misses. #T1#
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nig flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Nig throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Nig misses.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe cracks Nig with a good jab.#T3#
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nig takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Nig with a nice cross.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nig throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
A left lands for Nig.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe misses with a hook to the body
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Defoe - the referee stops the clock and Nig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Defoe. Nig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
Nig Nig tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
King lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Good shot there by Defoe.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe slips a straight right by King.
King punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe slips a jab from King.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action. #T1#
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Defoe. #BC#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
King wants to clinch.
Defoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe slips under a jab.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! King stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Defoe is on him like rabid pit bull! King slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
A victorious Hurricane Defoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Harley King was interviewed post fight and said 'F this old and slow i need some TRT'.

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
A jab from Defoe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zexi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe tries to bum rush Zexi with a series of wild strikes but Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Zexi avoids it.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Zexi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe connects with a right hand. Zexi shakes it off.
Defoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
As Zexi looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zexi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Zexi as he checks the leg kick.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Zexi slips under a jab.#T4#
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Zexi slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a jab.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Defoe defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe with the inside leg kick.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Zexi.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Zexi saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Defoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Defoe moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Zexi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zexi.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Defoe misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Defoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zexi misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hurricane Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Zexi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe jabs at Zexi's body.#T1#
Defoe cracks Zexi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Defoe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Zexi's side.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Hurricane Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Defoe. Zexi shrugs it off though.
Zexi throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Zexi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hurricane Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Defoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr wants to clinch
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith Jr misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Smith Jr misses. #T1#
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
No joy there for Smith Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Defoe throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Smith Jr moves into the clinch.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe is trying to break free.#T3#
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe is trying to break free.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr. #BC2#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Defoe to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Smith Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Defoe with a series of wild strikes but Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Defoe misses. #T1#
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith Jr shrugs it off.
Defoe throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Defoe avoids nicely. #T3#
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Smith Jr.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away. #T4#
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Smith Jr finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smith Jr motions for Defoe to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Defoe.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Smith Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Smith Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Defoe's head back. #T3#
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Defoe moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Defoe throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Defoe swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Defoe walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Jnr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Jnr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacArthur Jnr is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Defoe throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Defoe blocks it well.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Defoe tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
We've been informed that MacArthur Jnr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.#T2#
MacArthur Jnr cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.#T3#
Defoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Defoe defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe motions for MacArthur Jnr to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Defoe's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch successfully.
Defoe is trying to push MacArthur Jnr away but MacArthur Jnr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacArthur Jnr prevents Defoe from breaking the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Jnr tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacArthur Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe. #T1#
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
MacArthur Jnr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
Defoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur Jnr lands an uppercut.
Defoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Jnr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
A hook to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Defoe is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Defoe with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
MacArthur Jnr scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a front kick that sends MacArthur Jnr stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe looks to land a combination but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Jnr's side.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
MacArthur Jnr clinches up with Defoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Defoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head back.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe walks into a jab.#ROC2#Defoe is rocked!
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
MacArthur Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Defoe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Jnr tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
MacArthur Jnr lands a big right hand that sends Defoe crashing to the mat! MacArthur Jnr stays standing though and waves Defoe back to his feet!#T3#
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Defoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe walks into a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacArthur Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.#CL2#
Defoe tries to keep at a distance but MacArthur Jnr has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands. #T4#
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has double underhooks.
Defoe blocks a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe tries to break the clinch but MacArthur Jnr is controlling the position.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe wants to get back to striking at distance but MacArthur Jnr won't allow it.
MacArthur Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Jnr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Defoe misses.
Lõhmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lõhmus motions for Defoe to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Defoe.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus lands a front kick.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Defoe.
A counter left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses its target.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lõhmus.#T2#
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe misses the jab.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Defoe checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus misses with the body kick
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lõhmus counters with a good, hard body kick but Defoe shrugs it off.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.#T1#
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Lõhmus sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus scores with a head kick.
Defoe jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Defoe tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Lõhmus.
Defoe swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head. #T3#
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lõhmus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Lõhmus's legs.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lõhmus lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand. #T4#
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lõhmuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lõhmus jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Defoe throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lands a jab.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Defoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lõhmus will feel that in the morning.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Lõhmus misses
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Defoe scores with a head kick. Lõhmus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
A combination from Lõhmus does no damage.
Defoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe looks to throw a body kick
and Lõhmus counters with an outside leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
Defoe blocks a jab.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Defoe.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to Defoe's body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lõhmus misses with a double jab.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lõhmus's sensitive parts.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Defoe connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus with a hook.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.#T4#
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
Lõhmus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a nice strike.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lõhmus. Defoe shrugs it off though.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Defoe moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus with a jab.#T1#
Lõhmus with a nice cross.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus works over Defoe's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.#T2#
Lõhmus moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
Defoe throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Lõhmus thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus had his way with Hurricane Defoe in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lõhmus scores with a push kick.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Lõhmus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a thumping low kick.
Lõhmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A nice side step and Defoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Lõhmus knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe clobbers Lõhmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice combination there by Defoe. #CUT2#It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus takes one on the button.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lõhmus - that will leave a mark!
Defoe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Lõhmus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus avoids the head kick by Defoe. #T4#
Lõhmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lõhmus. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Lõhmus blocks the leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lõhmus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joosep Lõhmus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Todd jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A low kick lands for Defoe.
A lazy body kick from Todd
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd misses with a hook.#T2#
Defoe throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe thinks about countering with a head kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe is looking to wear down Todd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Defoe swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe throws a counter high kick but Todd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Todd misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Todd tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Todd jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe thinks about countering with a head kick.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Todd cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todd circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd avoids the head kick by Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Todd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Todd throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd with a jab.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Defoe throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Todd checks a low kick from Defoe.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Todd backs away, Defoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Todd scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Todd clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Defoe throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Defoe tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Defoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Defoe duly obliges.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
Defoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Defoe in his tracks momentarily.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Todd scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defoe in his tracks.
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd slips under a jab.#T3#
Nice cross by Todd.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased. #T4#
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Defoe
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe with a hook.
Todd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd scores with a jab.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Todd blocks it.#T1#
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Defoe blocks it well.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe connects with the punch.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Defoe blocks it well.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd lands with a right hand. #T2#
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Todd lands with a cross.
A jab from Todd misses.
Defoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.#T3#
Defoe throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe motions for Todd to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Todd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Todd looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Defoe misses.
And Todd responds with a good body kick, but Defoe manages to step out the way in time.
Defoe tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Defoe slips a straight right by Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe had his way with Winston Todd in that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Defoe cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd slips a straight right by Defoe.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Todd throws a head kick that Defoe semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Todd misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws a counter combo.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd lands with a cross.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Todd misses. #T4#
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hurricane Defoe.
Well Defoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
A very excited looking Hurricane Defoe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BBFC 12
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Defoe with a jab.
The Gaul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gaul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
The Gaul moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe with the inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
The Gaul swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
The Gaul looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
A slow jab from The Gaul misses its intended target.
The Gaul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a combination but The Gaul avoids it well.
The Gaul ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gaul moves away.#T1#
The Gaul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Gaul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Gaul. That did some damage!
The Gaul throws a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends The Gaul tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves The Gaul back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#The Gaul is rocked!
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
The Gaul is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from The Gaul.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe drops The Gaul with a straight right hand, right on the button! Defoe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Hurricane Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BBFC 8: MINISTER VS. STARDUST
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Defoe back into the cage.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Defoe tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Defoe blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Defoe to keep the fight standing.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defoe in his tracks. #T2#
Phoenix throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Defoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Phoenix tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.#T3#
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Defoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Defoe slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe scores with a nice body kick.
Defoe lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Defoe throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Defoe momentarily.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Phoenix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Defoe throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Phoenix with a jab.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Phoenix catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
Phoenix cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range. #T3#
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Nice body kick from Defoe.
Defoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Phoenix blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Jab by Phoenix.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix jumps guard but Defoe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Defoe working aggressively here. #BC#
Defoe breaks the clinch.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix misses with a straight right. #T2#
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Defoe.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Defoe momentarily.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Defoe sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Defoe avoids it this time.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Defoe lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Defoe.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Defoe. #CUT#That has opened up Blake Phoenix's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a one two combo.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hurricane Defoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Defoe throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Phoenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phoenix cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Defoe lands a front kick.#CL2#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Defoe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land. #BC#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Defoe misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Defoe on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Blake Phoenix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Defoe scores with a head kick. Phoenix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Phoenix defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Phoenix throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Defoe thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix misses with a right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand. #T2#
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Defoe slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Phoenix avoids it.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Defoe misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDefoe.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe walks into a left hand. #T3#
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Phoenix moved away.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Defoe jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Defoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hurricane Defoe.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hurricane Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Blake Phoenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'.

Event: BBFC Syndicate 2
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mataitai.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for Defoe. That snapped Mataitai's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Defoe scores with a one two! Mataitai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defoe misses with a hook. Mataitai ducked under it nicely.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mataitai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Mataitai moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Mataitai's body. Mataitai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Mataitai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mataitai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mataitai throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Mataitai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe. #CL#
Mataitai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Mataitai scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Mataitai's belly button to the back.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mataitai's head.
Defoe throws a low kick but Mataitai avoids it.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mataitai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Defoe counters with a head kick. That will keep Mataitai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mataitai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe connects with a jab.#T4#
Mataitai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mataitai clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Defoe cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Defoe scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mataitai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.#T1#
Mataitai throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Mataitai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe lands with a hook. Mataitai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Mataitai takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Mataitai 's knee. #KD2#
Defoe cracks Mataitai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Defoe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mataitai to stand back up!
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe drops Mataitai with a naaaaasty hook - Mataitai is in real trouble here! Defoe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 20
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Bloode avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Bloode scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Bloode misses the target.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloode staying out of range there.
Defoe tries a low kick but Bloode avoids it.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode cracks Defoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloode throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
Bloode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloode looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Bloode avoids it.
A lazy left from Bloode finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Bloode, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloode throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bloode fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloode smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloode scores with a leg kick.
Bloode throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bloode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bloode misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode avoids the body shot from Defoe. #T2#
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Bloode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Bloode.
Bloode just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode swings widly with a right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe misses with the body kick
enabling Bloode to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloode works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bloode misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe slips a straight right by Bloode.#T3#
Defoe scores with the left hand. Bloode knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloode scoring well with a low kick there.
Bloode throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body
and Bloode counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloode doesn't seem phased though.
Bloode throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bloode tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bloode fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Defoe wants to slow Bloode down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe swings for the body but Bloode moves out of range.
Bloode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloode throws out the jab. #T4#
Bloode takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloode lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Bloode moves out of range of the body kick.
Bloode ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloode throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Bloode counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloode, as that shot connected.
Defoe checks a low kick from Bloode.
Bloode lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bloode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Defoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bloode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloode throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bloode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bloode scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloode throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Bloode throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Bloode checks a leg kick.
Bloode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Bloode.
Bloode scores with a hook.
Defoe takes one on the button.
Bloode works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Choctaw Bloode is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Bloode.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Bloode misses with an uppercut
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloode attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Bloode motions for Defoe to come forward. Bloode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with a low kick as Bloode jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloode misses with a low kick.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Bloode tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe thows a leg kick but Bloode checks it
and Bloode counters with a nice body kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Bloode.
Bloode scores with a leg kick.
Defoe jabs Bloode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloode lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Bloode misses with a looping left.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Bloode with a nice calf kick.
Bloode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bloode scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Bloode throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Bloode is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Bloode slips a jab from Defoe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Bloode misses with a shot to the body
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bloode is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
That kick from Bloode tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bloode connects with a solid leg kick.
Bloode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Bloode scores with a hook.
Bloode motions for Defoe to come forward. Bloode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode dominated that second round.
That's time! Bloode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Defoe avoids the body shot from Bloode.
Bloode misses with the body kick
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloode throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bloode can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Defoe and Bloode drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Defoe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Creed eats them both and turns towards Defoe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Creed forces Defoe back against the cage and clinches.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Creed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Creed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Creed stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Creed breaks from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Defoe connects with the punch.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creed lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Creed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Creed misses the jab.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Creed in his tracks. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Creed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Creed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Creed there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Creed has been cut.
Defoe throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.
Creed throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
A low kick lands for Defoe.
Creed scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Creed throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
As Creed backs away, Defoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Creed slips the punch.
Creed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Creed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Creed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Creed jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Creed jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Defoe misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Creed misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Creed knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed avoids the head kick by Defoe. #T2#
Creed clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Creed avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Creed's front leg but catches the back leg as Creed tries to avoid it.
Defoe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Creed.
Creed misses with a left hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand. #T3#
Creed moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe works Creed's body with a nice hook.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Creed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Creed saw that one coming.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Creed moves his leg out of the way.
Creed blocks the body kick.
Creed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Creed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Creed defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Creed swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Creed misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Creed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Creed.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Creed throws a lazy uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Creed avoids it.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Creed had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe slips under a jab from Creed.
Creed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Creed moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Creed misses.
Creed avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Creed avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Creed lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Creed doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Creed.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Creed knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Defoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Creed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gabriel Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Creed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Creed lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Creed walks into a straight right hand from Defoe.
Defoe tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Creed's front leg but catches the back leg as Creed tries to avoid it.
Defoe thows a leg kick but Creed checks it
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurricane Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Defoe takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Creed throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed takes one to the side of the head.
Creed misses with a looping right.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Creed.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Our winner, Hurricane Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Gabriel Creed had this to say: 'I wasn't supposed to fight untill i Turned 18, My manager Forced me to take this fight on a 1 day notice. I want a rematch setup the day i Turn 18!!! '.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Stalingrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalingrad looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stalingrad at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stalingrad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Stalingrad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Stalingrad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalingrad.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.
Stalingrad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalingrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stalingrad lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stalingrad misses the target.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stalingrad if he has to take too many more of those.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad tries to clinch but Defoe moves away
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalingrad throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Defoe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Defoe finish him?!#ROC2#Stalingrad is rocked!
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalingrad wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Defoe cracks Stalingrad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stalingrad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Oh Stalingrad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Defoe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Defoe finish him?!
Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalingrad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stalingrad walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stalingrad limp body while Defoe jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.#TD#
Alexander dives in and scores a takedown into Defoe's guard.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Defoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
Defoe working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Defoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Alexander is looking to counter the offense by Defoe and move into the clinch.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Alexander is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Defoe.
Alexander shoots and misses
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with a looping left.#TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Defoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Defoe's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Defoe kicks Alexander off and gets to his feet.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe slips under a jab from Alexander.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
Alexander with a poor takedown
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Defoe manages to circle out of the way.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.#CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Alexander wants the takedown. Defoe is fighting it off but Alexander persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Defoe's guard against the cage.
Alexander is standing up over Defoe. Defoe looks to escape but Alexander dives into side control. #REVB#
Alexander controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Defoe is not content to let Alexander control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alexander taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A big left from Defoe misses.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Defoe is working Alexander over against the cage.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Defoe.
Alexander misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Defoe jabs at Alexander's body.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head. #CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch.
Defoe gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Defoe after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexander tries to clinch but Defoe moves away
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Alexander walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Defoe! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloode slips a jab from Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for Bloode. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Bloode digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Bloode moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Bloode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Defoe.
Bloode looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe throws a low kick but Bloode avoids it.
Defoe feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bloode misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloode throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Bloode's head but Bloode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
And Bloode counters with a quick kick to the body but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe swings for the body but Bloode moves out of range.
Bloode wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Defoe misses with a right hand
letting Bloode counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bloode.
Defoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bloode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bloode moves out of range.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Bloode steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloode.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Bloode has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Bloode.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloode throws an elbow but misses.
Bloode has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe tries to break free but Bloode pushes him back against the cage.
Bloode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
Bloode lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Defoe is trying to force a seperation but Bloode has the dominant position.
Bloode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Bloode.
Bloode misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloode.
Defoe throws a right hand that Bloode ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloode also avoids with ease.
Bloode listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bloode finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Bloode lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bloode slips under a jab.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Bloode doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Defoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloode misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bloode.
It looks like Bloode has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloode lands an overhand right.
Bloode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bloode lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloode circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Bloode makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bloode ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloode fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloode scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bloode throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Bloode takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bloode scores with a body shot.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloode.
Bloode lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloode throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A low kick lands for Bloode.
Bloode slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Bloode avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Bloode there.
Bloode throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Bloode works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Defoe throws a leg kick but Bloode sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Bloode on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bloode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloode moves forwards but Defoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Choctaw Bloode is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Bloode misses its intended target.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloode slips a straight right by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe scores with a jab. Bloode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Bloode swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bloode throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Bloode pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Bloode has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe is trying to force a seperation but Bloode has the dominant position.#BC2#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
Bloode lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Bloode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Bloode takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloode lands an elbow inside.
Bloode stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloode lands with a right to the head.
Bloode slows down the pace here.
Bloode keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Bloode as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bloode.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Defoe working hard to break the clinch.
Bloode tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bloode moves out of range.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloode defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloode throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bloode is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Bloode as he connects with a hook.
Defoe scores with a push kick.#CL#
Bloode drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe is trying to push Bloode away but Bloode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloode has double underhooks. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Defoe takes one on the button.#T4##CL#
Bloode pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe tries to circle away but Bloode has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bloode misses with an elbow strike.
Defoe takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Bloode connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Bloode counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Bloode.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bloode connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bloode blocks the body kick.
Bloode tries to counter by clinching up but Defoe breaks away and moves out of range.
Defoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Bloode checks it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Bloode connects with a body shot.#CL#
Bloode forces Defoe back against the cage and clinches.
Bloode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloode keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Defoe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloode - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike from Bloode. #T1#
Bloode lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Bloode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Defoe tries to break free but Bloode pushes him back against the cage.
Bloode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe is trying to force a seperation but Bloode has the dominant position.
Bloode lands a damaging elbow.
Bloode tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Bloode back against the cage.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Defoe is trying to break free.
Defoe is trying to push Bloode away but Bloode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bloode throws an elbow that misses.
Bloode stalling.
Defoe wants to break free but Bloode has control.
Bloode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike from Bloode.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bloode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe is trying to break the clinch but Bloode has him pressed against the cage.
Defoe wants to break free but Bloode has control.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Defoe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bloode tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to break free but Bloode pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloode.
Bloode lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Bloode.
Bloode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Bloode has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Bloode.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloode.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch but Bloode keeps him there for the moment.
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloode has double underhooks. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloode misses with a body shot. #T3##CL#
Bloode closes the distance and pushes Defoe back into the cage.
Bloode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe tries to circle away but Bloode has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Defoe's efforts to push away.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike.
Defoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloode was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Bloode cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Bloode throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Defoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bloode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloode lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Defoe misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Choctaw Bloode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Defoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloode fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloode checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloode uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bloode counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe throws a hook but Bloode avoids it easily.
Bloode digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Bloode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloode looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Choctaw Bloode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bloode has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choctaw Bloode!
After the fight, Choctaw Bloode was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Silva lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Defoe's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.#T3#
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Defoe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Defoe gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
After winning the bout, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Checkmate Championship 6
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smash Machine is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Smash Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smash Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Defoe.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smash Machine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe. #CL#
Smash Machine moves into range and clinches up with Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Smash Machine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action. #BC2#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smash Machine.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Smash Machine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Smash Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Defoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Defoe avoids it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe cracks Smash Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smash Machine tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Defoe counters with a good low kick that Smash Machine was not able to check.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Smash Machine moved away.
Smash Machine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smash Machine throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Smash Machine takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smash Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Smash Machine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash Machine.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
Defoe digs a good hook to Smash Machine's body. #T3#
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smash Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smash Machine misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Smash Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smash Machine connects with a leg kick.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Smash Machine didn't see that one coming.
Defoe cracks Smash Machine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Smash Machine sees coming a mile off.
Smash Machine is looking to counter the offense by Defoe and move into the clinch.
Smash Machine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there #CL#
and Smash Machine counters by moving into the clinch.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Defoe avoids it.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Defoe won't want to take too many of those.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Defoe blocks with his arms. #T4#
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe works on Smash Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Defoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Defoe.
Defoe avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Defoe blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Smash Machine checks a leg kick.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Smash Machine.
A head kick misses from Smash Machine.
Defoe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smash Machine blocks it well.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe jabs Smash Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smash Machine scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinch King Smash Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Defoe is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine blocking some punches. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smash Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Defoe's brow.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Defoe avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
Defoe is trying to break the clinch but Smash Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Defoe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Defoe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smash Machine checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe lands with a cross. #T2#
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch lands to the side of Smash Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash Machine moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Defoe tries to get set, Smash Machine tries to push him back and clinch up but Defoe manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Smash Machine rushes Defoe and presses him up against the cage.
Smash Machine scores a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Defoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Defoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smash Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Defoe's brow.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Defoe takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe gets through Smash Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Defoe.
Smash Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Defoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smash Machine or not.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smash Machine.
Defoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smash Machine.#KD2#
Defoe drops Smash Machine with a beautiful combination! Smash Machine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defoe is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Smash Machine is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Smash Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe thuds a left hand into Smash Machine's body.
Defoe with the inside leg kick.
and Defoe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smash Machine! He's just covering up as Defoe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 4
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe lands a jab.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Defoe swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Tavares blocks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Tavares thinks about countering with a body kick.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.#T1#
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tavares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Tavares's torso.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Tavares's side.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Defoe catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Defoe. #KD2#
Defoe sends Tavares crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let Tavares up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tavares is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Tavares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Tavares seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe. #KD2#
Defoe drops Tavares with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tavares looks back up at him and smiles so Defoe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Tavares bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Defoe comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tavares falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tavares was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Our winner, Hurricane Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Graham's side.
Graham drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Graham looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Graham just gets out of the way.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Defoe does it's job there.
Graham misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a solid body kick.
Graham wants to clinch
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Graham crumples to the floor! Defoe milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hurricane Defoe!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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